Diced Pepper Mandarin Fish

Diced Pepper Mandarin Fish

This vibrant **Steamed Sea Bass with Chopped Peppers** is a flavorful and healthy dish that brings together tender fish and zesty aromatics for a restaurant-quality meal at home. A fresh **1.6 kg sea bass** is cleaned, halved, and lightly marinated with **Chinese cooking wine** and salt to enhance its natural sweetness. The star of the dish is the bold **red and green bell pepper mixture**, combined with minced **garlic, scallions, ginger**, and a touch of sugar for a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. Steamed to perfection in just **12 minutes**, the fish stays moist and flaky while absorbing the aromatic pepper topping. A quick steam locks in freshness, making this dish light yet incredibly satisfying. Skip the optional drizzle of hot oil for a cleaner taste, or add a kick with **Sichuan pepper oil** if desired. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this steamed sea bass is a delicious, fuss-free way to enjoy seafood with a burst of color and flavor!

10 Minutes
Easy
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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sea bass
1.6 kg

The aromatics

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red bell pepper
200 g
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green bell pepper
200 g

The sauce & seasonings

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garlic
3 cloves
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scallions
2 stalks
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ginger
1 tbsp
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Chinese cooking wine
2 tbsp
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sugar
1 tsp
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salt
to taste
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cooking oil
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Rinse the raw materials clean. The sea bass weighs about 1.6 kg.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Cut the sea bass into two halves and flatten them, then drizzle with a small amount of Chinese cooking wine to remove the fishy smell and rub a little salt to add flavor.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Chop the red and green bell peppers, and mince the garlic, scallions, and ginger.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Mix together the chopped red bell pepper, half of the minced garlic, ginger, and scallions, a small amount of Chinese cooking wine, sugar, salt, and cooking oil in a bowl.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Stir the chopped pepper mixture well.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Combine the remaining scallions, ginger, and garlic with the green bell pepper, Chinese cooking wine, sugar, and salt.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Stir the green pepper mixture well.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Evenly spread the pepper mixture on top of the fish.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Bring water to a boil and steam the fish over high heat for 12 minutes. If the fish is small, the time can be shortened.

10. Step 10

Step 10
After 12 minutes, the fish is done and can be removed from the pot. Hot oil or Sichuan pepper oil can be drizzled on top, but this time it was omitted.

11. Step 11

Step 11
The steamed fish with chopped peppers is ready to be served.

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